Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2015, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (6): 986-991.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2015.06.028

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Tumor markers in the whole management of lung cancer patients

Zhi Xiuyi, Yao Shuyang   

  1. Department of Thoracic Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Diagnostic and Treatment Centers of Lung Cancer, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
  • Received:2015-11-18 Online:2015-12-21 Published:2015-12-18
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by Natural Science Foundation of Beijing(7132106).

Abstract: Lung cancer has the highest world-wide cancer mortality. Tumor markers(TM) are very useful in screening tests that aim to detect cancer early, even before there is any imaging evidence. The screening methods using TMs are noninvasive and simple for operation. They are useful to dynamically screen the disease. Tumor markers can be used to assess the response of a tumor to treatment and for prognosis. Owing to these advantages, TM are extensively used in the management of lung cancer patients. We reviewed the development of TM in the clinical field of lung cancer in recent years, especially in Chinese Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Lung Cancer(2015 Version).

Key words: lung cancer, tumor marker, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment

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